On the Cover: A Cut Above
The steakhouse at Hotel Bourré Bonne
Image: Tuna Carpaccio. Photo courtesy of Hotel Bourré Bonne.
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Highlights from the September/October 2026 issue:
Nurtured by Nature
Surrounded by Olmsted's towering trees, a thoughtfully renovated Greek Revival celebrates history, nature, and the enduring power of home.
Interior Design: Douglas Riddle, Bittners
Text: Bridget Cottrell
Photo: Andy Llanes Bultó
Sophisticated Wedding: Lucy & Barron Hoffman
Photo : Wholehearted Photo
The Art of Details
We talk with Lesa Buckler, founder of Details Interiors, which is celebrating 25 Years of bold design, family, and the enduring beauty of home.
Text: Bridget Cottrell
Photos courtesy of Details Interiors
Sophisticated Wedding:
Lilly & Sam Weining
Photo: Wholehearted Photo
Cover Story: A Cut Above
Chef Jason McCollum, the newly appointed Executive Chef at Hotel Bourré Bonne, is redefining what an American steakhouse can be.
Text: Bridget Cottrell
Images: Courtesy Hotel Bourre Bonne
Turning Healthy Habits Into a Lifestyle
Text: Terri Paige
Earlier this year, Medical Transformation Center expanded its vision for helping individuals understand and embrace a cellular approach to health by opening HealthSpan Center, an innovative lifestyle and performance facility designed to bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually living it. While many people leave a doctor's office with good intentions, lasting change often requires something more: individualized guidance, practical strategies, and ongoing support woven into everyday life. From nutrition and sleep to resilience, movement, and mindset, HealthSpan Center was created to help people transform healthy recommendations into sustainable habits.
Fine Tuning a Symphony of Excellence: Meet Louisville Orchestra’s New CEO, Jude Vaclavik
Text: Tracy Cottrell
Last Call: LouAnn Atlas
LouAnn Atlas has spent a career helping others achieve their goals, but beyond the boardroom she finds her greatest fulfillment in family, friendship, laughter, and giving back to the community she calls home. In this edition of Last Call, the respected Louisville banking executive reflects on the simple pleasures that define a life well lived—from ice water with a twist of lemon and a stash of Hershey's Kisses to treasured family photographs, heartfelt philanthropy, and the enduring belief that integrity, gratitude, and a good sense of humor are life's greatest rewards.
Sophisticated Stars
Far right: Sapphire is September’s birthstone. John Hardy spear ring.
Right: Opal is one of October’s two birthstones. Davis Luxe Australian Opal and Diamond Dangle Earrings.
Both available at Davis Jewelers (davisjewelers.com).
The New Moon in Virgo on September 10 will be an amazing one, bringing excitement and new developments not only for Virgos, but for every sign in a different area of life. This beautiful New Moon offers an opportunity to initiate something new, plant seeds for the future, and create positive change in the area of your chart that Virgo rules.
October, however, is a bit of a different story. With Venus retrograde beginning October 3 and Mercury retrograde later in the month, there will be plenty of cosmic dust to sort through. October is a good time to slow down, become more meditative, listen to your spirit, and trust your inner guidance. Focus on unfinished business from the past that still needs your attention and be intentional about maintaining a high frequency in your thoughts and attitudes. What you focus on matters, especially when the cosmic weather gets a little intense.
For more on how this energy will affect you, see your September and October Sophisticated Stars below.
Text: Joy Yascone Elms, MA
Society Calendar, Presented by Kentucky Select Properties
Happenings of note in September & October
Celebrations are better when they’re shared! Think beyond a Facebook or Instagram post by commemorating special events in our Sophisticated Celebrations section. Send your high-resolution images with a brief description to bridget@slmag.net.
Is there an upcoming event you’d like us to cover? If so, drop us a message below with the details!
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Photos by Chad Henle
Photos by Chad Henle
Photos by Ashley Stinson
Photos by Hailey Bollinger
Red Tulip Gala
Photos by Chad Henle
USA Cares We Salute You Gala
Photos by Chad Henle
VIPS Gala
Photos by Chad Henle
A Taste of Independents
Photos by Chad Henle
Tuxes & Tails
Photos by Chad Henle
“The Minivan Mafia” was going to be the name of the book I used to joke about writing based on the decade I spent living in the suburbs. While there were certainly good times and nice people, there was also a fair share of nastiness, nosiness, and one-upmanship that pushed me closer to where I started in Louisville when I relocated here from Northern Kentucky thirty years ago.
Back then, before the area was fully built out as it is today, we frequently ventured into the city for lunch or dinner, and one of our favorite spots was August Moon. It was there that I first met the affable Sebastian Moh. As regulars, we had the good fortune of getting to know one another beyond standard restaurant pleasantries. I learned of his great interest and skill as a potter—a talent with roots stretching back to his childhood in Malaysia—and one of his whimsically delicate creations currently holds pride of place on a bookshelf in my office.
Right: Enjoying a tequila shot toast from Nelson at Alchemy Restaurant shortly after getting married in 2024.
Text: Bridget Cottrell - bridget@slmag.net.
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